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Mexican chilli mince tacos

You can make the chilli mince for this Mexican dish several days ahead and keep it in the fridge. Heat through to serve.

You can make the chilli mince for this Mexican dish several days ahead and keep it in the fridge. Heat through to serve.

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Cooking Time

Cook: 40 Mins

Cooking Time

Serves: 6

Cooking Time

Price: £1.48 per serving

Nutritional Information

Each 141g serving contains

Energy
1197kj
286kcal
14%
Fat
15.3g
Med
22%
Saturates
4.1g
Med
21%
Sugars
6g
Low
7%
Salt
0.5g
Med
8%
of your reference intake.
Typical energy values per 100g:
849kj/203kcal

Ingredients

2 tbsp sunflower oil

1 medium onion, chopped

420g pack Butcher’s Selection Extra Lean Beef Mince

1 level tsp mild chilli powder

390g carton Chosen by you Chopped Tomatoes with Chillies & Peppers

2 x 290g cans Chosen by you Chilli Beans

25g dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids)

Shredded lettuce

156g pack Old El Paso Taco Shells (12-pack)

Asda Reduced Fat Soured Cream, to serve

Method

1
Heat the oil in a pan and cook the onion until soft. Add the mince and cook until it browns, stirring to stop it clumping. Add the mild chilli powder, tomatoes and chilli beans plus 3 tbsp water. Cover the pan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove the lid and simmer for another 10 minutes, stirring.
2
Remove from the heat. Add the chocolate and stir in until totally melted.
3
Heat the taco shells and fill with the lettuce. Add the chilli mixture. Serve drizzled with the soured cream.